Stihl 090 User Manual

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Start Umbing by leaving the lower limb$ to support the
log off the ground (ill. 30). Always cut f~ the top of the
limb. Do not underbuckfreely hanging limbs •. A pinch
may result or the limb may fall, causing loss of control.
If a pinch occurs, stop. the engine and remove the saw,
by lifting the limb.
warning!
Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under tension.
The limb could spring back toward the operator and cause
loss of control of the saw or injury to the operator.
Bucking
Bucking is cutting a log into sections.
Warnings!
1. When bucking, do not stand on the log. Make sure the
log will not ron down-hill. If on a slope, stand on the up-
hill side of the 109 (see Ill. 31). Watch out for rolling logs.
2. Cut only one log at a time.
3.
Shattered wood should be cut very carefully. Sharp.
slivers of wood may be caught and flung in the direction
of
the operator of the saw.
4. When cutting small iOgS~ Use 8SaWhorae-(iD. 32). NeVer
permit another person to hold the log. Never hold the log
with your leg or.foot.
5. Logs under straln,'require sPecial attention to prevent
the saw trpm pinch1n.g •. The fifst cut·is made on the
compression side to relieve the stresS on the log (see
III. 33~ 34). The bucking cut is thEm made as shown. If the
saw pinches, stop the engine and remove it from the log.
6. Only properly trained professionals should work in an
area where the logs, limbs Bn.d roots are tangled (i.e. a

Stihl 090 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	090
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English